Ignite Imaginations is an arts-based organisation that aims to encourage vibrant and creative communities within the city of Sheffield. Ignite Imaginations, formerly Art in the Park, is a leading creative arts provider currently celebrating its 10th year of delivering high
For many people, adults and children alike, Hospitals are often frightening places full of sterile equipment, strange smells and lots of strangers. When I look back on my time in hospital as a child I remember white squeaky lino floor,
Kay and I met to speak about her ‘Drawing for Wellbeing’ projects within Sheffield; I found her in the Botanical Gardens coffee shop where we were meeting. Kay had her sketchbook open and was drawing what she saw in front
Music is one of the most expressed forms of art. People who write, compose and produce music often cite this activity as the best medium to liberate their soul and perhaps speak of their internal and external sufferings. I live
When I read Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 my mind immediately begins to break it apart. Having completed an Undergraduate degree in English Literature my first thoughts are of the sonnets historical context: What edition of the sonnet is this? Who
The information on this project was taken from the leaflet provided by Debjani Chatterjee during a meeting at her house on 14 March 2015. Below are the details: BENGALI WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP SOUTH YORKSHIRE Founded: 1985 We are a friendly
Evaluating the effects of your work is becoming more and more important for recognition, funding, accountability and moving forwards to improve outcomes. SAWN has some exciting plans for improving evaluation of impact in the city of Sheffield and we want
In the Students’ Union Auditorium the Film Unit society came together with Medical Humanities Sheffield in a special collaboration to help promote awareness of mental illness in Sheffield with a screening of Girl, Interrupted. (1999) The Medical Humanities Sheffield is
At the January SAWN meeting, Diana Tottle of SAGE Greenfingers spoke about the exciting work that she and her team does at Grimesthorpe Allotments. Here are the details: SAGE stands for Support Arts Gardening Education. We promote the mental
We are delighted to be holding January’s meeting at Eten café, a big supporter of local endeavours, arts and wellbeing. This month the theme will be ‘Art and the Outdoors- Enhancing Wellbeing’. Julie Edwards, director of therapy services for SHSC